1.   As the emitted particles are absorbed by the surrounding matter, their energy of motion is transformed into heat.

2.   Yet it seemed to absorb every particle of light as if it had never been.

3.   The water absorbs energetic particles and helps keep the temperature constant, and the Moon rock provides further protection.

4.   These thumbnail-sized shellfish, which officials believe arrived in the ballast water of oceangoing ships, absorb particles in the water, including algae and sediment.

5.   Children are especially vulnerable because their digestive systems swiftly absorb minute particles of heavy metals like lead, the bank said.